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Dive into Windows 10–and really put your Windows expertise to work. Focusing on the most powerful and innovative features of Windows 10, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds–all fully reflecting the major Windows 10 Anniversary Update. From new Cortana and Microsoft Edge enhancements to the latest security and virtualization features, you’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks–and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.

Install, configure, and personalize the newest versions of Windows 10

Understand Microsoft’s revamped activation and upgrade processes

Discover major Microsoft Edge enhancements, including new support for extensions

Use today’s improved Cortana services to perform tasks, set reminders, and retrieve information

Make the most of the improved ink, voice, touch, and gesture support in Windows 10

Help secure Windows 10 in business with Windows Hello and Azure AD

Deploy, use, and manage new Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps

Take advantage of new entertainment options, including Groove Music Pass subscriptions and connections to your Xbox One console

Manage files in the cloud with Microsoft OneDrive and OneDrive for Business

Use the improved Windows 10 Mail and Calendar apps and the new Skype app

Fine-tune performance and troubleshoot crashes

Master high-efficiency tools for managing Windows 10 in the enterprise

In addition, this book is part of the Current Book Service from Microsoft Press. Books in this program will receive periodic updates to address significant software changes for 12 to 18 months following the original publication date via a free Web Edition. Learn more at https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/cbs.

Table of Contents

Table of contents

Introduction

PART 1: Getting started with Windows 10

Chapter 1 What’s new in Windows 10

Chapter 2 Installing, configuring, and deploying Windows 10

Chapter 3 Using Windows 10

Chapter 4 Personalizing Windows 10

Chapter 5 Networking essentials

Chapter 6 Managing user accounts, passwords, and credentials

Chapter 7 Securing Windows 10 devices

PART 2: Working and playing with Windows 10

Chapter 8 Using and managing apps and desktop programs

Chapter 9 Cortana and the web

Chapter 10 Productivity and communication tools

Chapter 11 Music, photos, movies, and games

Chapter 12 Managing files on PCs and in the cloud

PART 3: System maintenance and troubleshooting

Chapter 13 Hardware

Chapter 14 Managing disks and drives

Chapter 15 System maintenance and performance

Chapter 16 Backup, restore, and recovery

Chapter 17 Troubleshooting

PART 4: Windows 10 for experts and IT pros

Chapter 18 Using advanced system management tools

Chapter 19 Automating tasks and activities

Chapter 20 Advanced networking

Chapter 21 Managing Windows 10 in business

Chapter 22 Running virtual machines with Hyper-V

Chapter 23 What’s next for Windows 10?

Appendix A Windows 10 editions at a glance

Appendix B Help and support resources

Index to troubleshooting topics

Index

Features

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The supremely well-organized Windows 10 reference: the best and smartest ways to work with Windows 10!

Hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds from the award-winning authors of the immensely popular Windows 7 Inside Out